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Overview
This interactive session introduces visual thinking as a practical collaboration skill. The session is designed to help learners think, communicate, and collaborate more effectively using simple visuals that anyone can draw.
Through hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to use basic shapes, icons, and metaphors to make ideas visible and improve engagement in meetings.
No artistic talent is require, just a willingness to pick up a pen and think differently.
Prerequisites
Participants should have:
- No prior drawing or design experience.
- An openness to experimenting with new ways of thinking and communicating.
- 4–5 sheets of plain paper and a fine liner or pencil available during the session to draw along.
Target audience
This course is designed for:
- Professionals who want to improve collaboration and engagement.
- Leaders, facilitators, analysts, and change agents working in complex environments.
- Anyone curious about developing their creativity and communication skills at work.
Delegates will learn how to
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain why visuals are a powerful tool for thinking, learning, and collaboration at work.
- Use simple building blocks (lines, shapes, icons, and containers) to create clear visuals.
- Apply visual metaphors to structure conversations, meetings, and business discussions.
- Confidently use visual thinking techniques immediately in their day-to-day work.
Frequently asked questions
How can I create an account on myQA.com?
There are a number of ways to create an account. If you are a self-funder, simply select the "Create account" option on the login page.
If you have been booked onto a course by your company, you will receive a confirmation email. From this email, select "Sign into myQA" and you will be taken to the "Create account" page. Complete all of the details and select "Create account".
If you have the booking number you can also go here and select the "I have a booking number" option. Enter the booking reference and your surname. If the details match, you will be taken to the "Create account" page from where you can enter your details and confirm your account.
Find more answers to frequently asked questions in our FAQs: Bookings & Cancellations page.
How do QA’s virtual classroom courses work?
Our virtual classroom courses allow you to access award-winning classroom training, without leaving your home or office. Our learning professionals are specially trained on how to interact with remote attendees and our remote labs ensure all participants can take part in hands-on exercises wherever they are.
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How do QA’s online courses work?
QA online courses, also commonly known as distance learning courses or elearning courses, take the form of interactive software designed for individual learning, but you will also have access to full support from our subject-matter experts for the duration of your course. When you book a QA online learning course you will receive immediate access to it through our e-learning platform and you can start to learn straight away, from any compatible device. Access to the online learning platform is valid for one year from the booking date.
All courses are built around case studies and presented in an engaging format, which includes storytelling elements, video, audio and humour. Every case study is supported by sample documents and a collection of Knowledge Nuggets that provide more in-depth detail on the wider processes.
When will I receive my joining instructions?
Joining instructions for QA courses are sent two weeks prior to the course start date, or immediately if the booking is confirmed within this timeframe. For course bookings made via QA but delivered by a third-party supplier, joining instructions are sent to attendees prior to the training course, but timescales vary depending on each supplier’s terms. Read more FAQs.
When will I receive my certificate?
Certificates of Achievement are issued at the end the course, either as a hard copy or via email. Read more here.